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Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 1July 2011
Questions to Ask in a Nanny Interview
Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 2July 2011
The nanny experience:
• Why do you enjoy being a nanny? • What have been the most challenging and rewarding
parts about being a nanny? • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a nanny?• Why did the previous position come to an end?
Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 3July 2011
Childrearing philosophies:
• Do you have a teaching philosophy (e.g. academic vs. learn through play)?
• How do you comfort and discipline children? • How have you handled crying children and temper
tantrums in the past?
Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 4July 2011
Activities:
• What are your favorite activities to do with babies, toddlers, and older kids?
• Are you willing to explore the surroundings and engage in/supervise play dates?
Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 5July 2011
Taking direction:
• Have you had problems in the past following directives?– Discipline– Development– Daily routines?
Care.com 2011 | Proprietary & Confidential 6July 2011
Handling emergencies:
• Have you ever had to handle a child emergency? • What did you do and what was the outcome? • Do you have infant and child CPR certification? • Would you be willing to receive such training?
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Nutrition:
• What types of meals and snacks would you prepare at home?
• What would you select for the child if eating out of the home?
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Personal:
• What do you enjoy doing in your free time? • Are there short- or long-term personal goals/milestones
on your radar like going back to school?
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Learn More
• Read the complete Nanny Guide here:
• http://www.care.com/child-care-nanny-interview-p1145-q83977.html
• Want to learn more about child care and families? Go here:
• http://www.care.com/child-care-articles-resources-p1019.html